I'm torn between getting a pre-owned original iPad (costs $370 here) vs. a new iPad 2 (costs $555 here incl. tax). Both 16gb wifi.
The main reason why I want a tablet is to study its UI and the original iPad will serve the purpose. For my personal consumption, the need isn't glaring because I already have an ultraportable Air 11".
I'm thinking about budget and the release of the next iPad. The iPad 2 isn't too new anymore so I'm not sure if it's worth paying that much, knowing that the next version will be available in maybe 250 days. I can get the $370 iPad 1 and sell it for around $270 after a year to get the iPad 3.
Or do I just get an iPad 2 and sell it after a year?
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I also see Apple is selling refurbished iPads for $349 before tax which is a bit more than $370 based on your tax rate but does include a 1 year warranty that might come in handy. Here is the link: store.apple.com/us/product/FB292LL/A?mco=MjEzNzcyO...
Since you are planning to sell after a year, hopefully the resale value only drops $100 but given the pace of technology change it might drop more than $100. I would lower my expectations of getting back maybe half of what you paid so maybe $200. If you sell your iPad 2 prior to the iPad 3 announcement, you can probably sell it for $400. In other words, the net cost might be lower with the iPad 2.
Since you are planning to sell after a year, hopefully the resale value only drops $100 but given the pace of technology change it might drop more than $100. I would lower my expectations of getting back maybe half of what you paid so maybe $200. If you sell your iPad 2 prior to the iPad 3 announcement, you can probably sell it for $400. In other words, the net cost might be lower with the iPad 2.
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I'd get the original iPad, seems like it's a good deal now and totally suits your needs.
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I have personally not seen anything in my iPad 2 that i couldn't do or did do on my 1st gen. i like the slightly lighter and curved design but thats not really a big deal because i keep it in case. the camera is not something i really use. the faster processor is nice but i think we may see an update to the line once more time this year.
so yes i thin the 1st gen would be a good buy in your case don't forget to check app lease refurb site and see if they have any Gen2 for a good price or you may fine another good price on a gen 1.
so yes i thin the 1st gen would be a good buy in your case don't forget to check app lease refurb site and see if they have any Gen2 for a good price or you may fine another good price on a gen 1.
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I got a 32 GB original iPad a few weeks after they released the iPad 2 for a few reasons:
1.) I literally could not get my hands on an iPad 2 anywhere.
2.) I was able to save some money on the extra storage.
3. More cases accessories easily available (and now cheap).
4. To me, the iPad 2 just wasn't compelling enough. The most exciting thing about it to me was the A5 processor, but that didn't seem enough of a justification to me. The iPad 3 will probably have a retina display, so I figured I'd rather just stick it out with an original iPad and wait for that. I know my 32 GB iPad will be worth about $400, so the upgrade should't hurt the bank account too much.
To make a long story short, unless you really feel the need to have the latest a greatest, go with an original iPad. Even against the iPad 2, it's still an amazing piece of technology that you'll really enjoy having, especially for $370.
1.) I literally could not get my hands on an iPad 2 anywhere.
2.) I was able to save some money on the extra storage.
3. More cases accessories easily available (and now cheap).
4. To me, the iPad 2 just wasn't compelling enough. The most exciting thing about it to me was the A5 processor, but that didn't seem enough of a justification to me. The iPad 3 will probably have a retina display, so I figured I'd rather just stick it out with an original iPad and wait for that. I know my 32 GB iPad will be worth about $400, so the upgrade should't hurt the bank account too much.
To make a long story short, unless you really feel the need to have the latest a greatest, go with an original iPad. Even against the iPad 2, it's still an amazing piece of technology that you'll really enjoy having, especially for $370.
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Never used an iPad 1st gen but own a ipad2 since march.I would say I'm quite pleased with the A5 gives a good punch.
Buy into 2nd gen now, they will hold its resale price later , and you can use that to wait out the ipad 3 rumor mill that gets a bit frustrating.
Buy into 2nd gen now, they will hold its resale price later , and you can use that to wait out the ipad 3 rumor mill that gets a bit frustrating.
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